Tricks of the Trade
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Cough Syrup Glue Cups
Inspired by another reader’s handy glue storage system, this reader has found a similarly inexpensive and handy solution for smaller projects.
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Alcohol Wipes Replace Erasers
This reader keeps a fresh stock of alcohol wipes nearby to clean up marks and residue.
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Pencils Make Handy Mini Stickers
Rather than cutting up a bunch of wood stickers for his logs, this reader found that pencils make the perfect replacements.
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Finishing with Rebar Chairs
This reader has found rebar chairs to be invaluable to the finishing process, especially for larger scale projects.
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Magnets Serve as Helpful Lathe Speed Setting Reminders
This reader is still using his old manual speed lathe, but sometimes has trouble remembering what speed he last set it to from project to project. Here’s his solution.
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Crosscut Sled Dust Shroud
This reader made his own dust shroud for his crosscut sled, keeping his vacuum hose secure and his shop pretty much dust free.
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How to Make Segmented Bowl Turning Blanks
Turning bowls that are made from segmented turning blanks is a popular woodturning technique. Segmented bowl turning blanks are made from many pieces of wood instead of one solid piece.
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Quick Check for Band Saw Table Squareness
Every now and then, it’s a good idea to check your band saw table for squareness to the blade. Here’s the quick method one reader suggests.
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Cork Your Glue Bottle
Do you ever lose your glue bottle caps? This reader has found a simple trick to replacing them.
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Installing a Router Lift in a Table Saw Extension
Rob Robillard walks you through the process of creating a router plate template and installing a router lift in your table saw extension.
